The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 43,900
BMW 325d (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 325d (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.03 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
152 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.66 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
51 mpg  ( 57 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 325d
57 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
42 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
770 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
94.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
31.5 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data